'The same problems that plagued them in Stockholm followed them across the Atlantic Ocean. The Sabres' power play went 0-for-3 with only five shots on goal and their penalty kill allowed two goals, including one with 3:54 remaining in regulation to give Carolina the lead. Additionally, Buffalo "went flat," according to Ralph Krueger, during a stretch of play that resulted in a … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t overcome ‘flat’ stretch of play, lose sixth game in a row
Archives for November 15, 2019
In a blur, Rasmus Dahlin's first 100 games are in the books
'"It's my second season and we're 18 games in. It was just summer. It all goes so fast," Dahlin said. "That's why you have to enjoy it. I was looking forward to going to Sweden for almost a year and we're already back. Crazy really. It's all so fast, you're not even thinking it's a hundred games."' … [Read more...] about In a blur, Rasmus Dahlin’s first 100 games are in the books
Sabres' Marcus Johansson to miss three games with upper-body injury
'Johansson, who signed a two-year contract with the Sabres in July, has four goals among 10 points in 17 games this season. He did not miss time during the Sabres' loss to Tampa Bay last Saturday in Stockholm, finishing with one assist and three shots on goal in 19:46 of ice time. His absence will test Buffalo forward depth for the first time this season. Vladimir Sobotka is … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson to miss three games with upper-body injury
The Wraparound: Carolina Hurricanes 5, Buffalo Sabres 4 (OT)
'The Sabres are 1-5-2 in their last eight games and have lost 10 consecutive games to Carolina.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Carolina Hurricanes 5, Buffalo Sabres 4 (OT)
Sabres roar back against Hurricanes, lose game and cool
'Still, the Sabres’ torrid start is fast becoming a distant memory. The same team that finished its October schedule ranked first overall has dropped to 10th in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back against Hurricanes, lose game and cool
Sabres notes: Marco Scandella’s return makes Colin Miller healthy scratch
'Right now, the Sabres have eight healthy defensemen. Two must be scratched.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Marco Scandella’s return makes Colin Miller healthy scratch
Friday's Carolina Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Canes Prevail Over Sabres in Overtime (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage
Hamilton scores in OT, ‘Canes hold off Sabres’ late rally
'“Pretty angry. Not happy,” Skinner said. “I don’t know if too much has changed. It’s a tough league to win in. For the most part, a lot of those games, we’ve been in the majority of them. We just haven’t found a way to make the big play at the right time.”' … [Read more...] about Hamilton scores in OT, ‘Canes hold off Sabres’ late rally
Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward out 4-6 weeks with lower-body injury
'The 32-year-old was injured in a Global Series game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 8. He was following through on a shot in the offensive zone without the puck when Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov delivered a low-bridge hit, sending Sobotka over his back and onto the ice. Sobotka remained down while trainers came to tend to his injuries and help him to the locker … [Read more...] about Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward out 4-6 weeks with lower-body injury
Hurricanes drop the Sabres, 5-4 in overtime
'With the goalie pulled in the final minute of regulation, the Sabres brought pressure into the Carolina zone, and it eventually led to the game-tying goal with 40.7-second to go. After a flurry of action in front of the Hurricanes net, Skinner collected the puck and threw a shot to the net that deflected off Larsson and through Mrazek to tie the game at 4-4 and send things to … [Read more...] about Hurricanes drop the Sabres, 5-4 in overtime
Sabres' Dahlin is starting to play more again
'Since the end of last season, Dahlin has had two men coming at him fast to be physical with him, as well as to take time and space away from him. Dahlin is used to the bigger ice surface and he often tries to do things that he used to be able to do on the bigger ice, “I’m trying to prepare for that. It’s year No. 2 and I’ve got more pressure on myself and all the teams want to … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin is starting to play more again
Botterill: We have forwards that can produce more
'"Are there forwards that can produce more? Yeah. I've liked how Ralph [Krueger] has moved some things around... Sometimes Ralph will throw Jeff [Skinner] up with Jack [Eichel] and Sam [Reinhart], but you're not just trying to find one line, you're trying to find a balance."' … [Read more...] about Botterill: We have forwards that can produce more
Three Observations: Sabres fall to Hurricanes in OT for sixth straight loss
'You can't afford to lose sight of a player like Sebastian Aho or Teuvo Teravainen. They're two of the Hurricanes' best scorers, and the former is one of the premier young forwards in the entire NHL. Aho's goal came when the Sabres were shorthanded, but the pass had to go through a ton of traffic to even get to Aho.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres fall to Hurricanes in OT for sixth straight loss
4 Observations: Canes hand Sabres 6th straight loss
'For a team that can’t light the lamp on regular basis, they have to start cashing in.' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Canes hand Sabres 6th straight loss
Hamilton, Hurricanes recover to hand Sabres another loss
'"We had a good start. We felt good about the first few minutes, but the 1-1 goal really took the energy out of the group and we went flat," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton, Hurricanes recover to hand Sabres another loss